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However... The Minoan Civilization was likely destroyed by the explosion of a volcano called Thera. The resulting tsunami and rain of volcanic ash would have crippled Minos, making it an easy conquest by Egypt or the Phoenicians.
One theory that attempts to explain why the Minoan civilization disappeared was because of the Persian wars. A volcanic eruption and famine were two other theories that attempted to explain the disappearance.
No one is sure how it disappeared It could have been a natural disaster, or another civilization could have invaded them and took over.
There are various theories, including a huge earthquake, economic failure and also the unknown 'dark age'. Also the Minoan/Mycenaean cultural clash that led to the absorption of most of the Minoan culture of Crete into that of the Greek Mycenaeans.
The earliest known civilzation developed on Crete between about 3000 and 2000BC. We call it the Minoan civilization after their legendary king Minos.
The approximate latitude and longitude of the Minoan civilization is 31º 00' N and 22º 00' E.
One theory that attempts to explain why the Minoan civilization disappeared was because of the Persian wars. A volcanic eruption and famine were two other theories that attempted to explain the disappearance.
They combined with Ancient Greece in the Trojan War.
No one is sure how it disappeared It could have been a natural disaster, or another civilization could have invaded them and took over.
the Minoan Civilization
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The Minoan Civilization derives its name from its first king, King Minos.
The Minoan civilization .
There are various theories, including a huge earthquake, economic failure and also the unknown 'dark age'. Also the Minoan/Mycenaean cultural clash that led to the absorption of most of the Minoan culture of Crete into that of the Greek Mycenaeans.
why the civilization disappeared
the Minoan Civilization
The earliest known civilzation developed on Crete between about 3000 and 2000BC. We call it the Minoan civilization after their legendary king Minos.
the Minoan Civilization